Operation Manual

Service plan, maintenance184
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The illustrations show checking and
replenishing the oil in the Z 24 XE petrol
and Z 20 DMH diesel engines respectively.
To check the level, remove the dipstick
from the dipstick tube, wipe it clean and
re-insert it as far as it w ill go. After pulling
the dipstick out again, check the oil level
ensuring it is between the lower and upper
(or MIN and MAX) marks.
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Engine oil level check and topping up
The oil level must be checked with the
vehicle horizontal and with the engine
(w hich m ust be at operating temp erature)
switched off. Wait a few minutes before
checking the level to allow the normal oil
accumulation in the engine to drain back
into the oil pan.
Top up if the oil level ha s dropp ed to the
"add oil" lower m ark or MIN mark.
The oil level m ust not go above the upper
(or MAX) mark on the dipstick. This would
lead, for exa mple, to increased oil
consumption, excessive formation of
carbon residue and a possible risk of
damage to the catalytic converter or
engine.
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When replenishing, attempt to use the
same type of oil as used at the last oil
change.
Capacities - see pa ge 208.
A stabilization of the oil consumption will
not take place until the vehicle has been
driven several thousand miles. Only then
can the actual degree of consumption be
established.
If consumption exceeds more than 0.5 litre
every 600 miles (1000 km) after this
running-in period, consult a workshop.
9 Wa rnin g
Important: It is the owner’s responsibility
to maintain the correc t level of an
appropriate quality oil in the engine.